It’s too easy!
If you have a Makita cordless drill, your life becomes so much easier. Especially due to the lithium ion batteries that they come with. Makita drills are becoming popular with each passing day.
With that said, a Makita battery charger is an important aspect of cordless drill maintenance.
The first thing to remember when operating a cordless tool is never to use it when the battery is low. Always keep the battery fresh and charged.
Always use the charger supplied with your Makita cordless drill. Using any other charger will only damage your drill’s battery.
Another question, which must be bothering you, would be: ‘How long should I charge the battery?’ Well, remember that you simply have to follow the prompts on your makita battery charger.
If it’s red it’s charged and if it’s green it’s time to unplug it. You are ready to go!
Some of them have continuous light and flashing light indicators.
Said that; Remember the following tips when charging your cordless drill:
* Make sure the Makita battery charger is plugged in and turned on.
* Fix the Makita battery in the charging station.
* Turn on the power supply and fully charge the battery.
* When first powered on, check the battery charger indicator lights to make sure there are no errors. It should show that it is charging or is already fully charged.
If you are charging the battery for the first time, please charge it for at least 7-8 hours. If it has been previously loaded, just follow the loading prompts. A completely empty battery should charge for about four to six hours. -Always turn off the indicator lights. Once charged, unplug the charging cord from the Makita cordless drill.
The device is now ready to use.
Now, here are some tips on how to maximize the performance of your Makita battery.
A. You can extend the life of your battery by charging it and then fully discharging it at least once a month. The exceptions to this rule are lithium ion batteries, which do not experience the memory effect.
B. Make sure the contacts on your Makita cordless drill battery are as clean as possible, as this will ensure a good charge.
C. Do not let the battery remain discharged for a long time. Use the battery at least once a month.
D. If you do not plan to use your tool for about a month, remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry place. Also, when not in use, click the trigger rotation direction switch to neutral. This helps in battery storage.
So are you still annoying about charging your Makita cordless drill? We believe not.